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VFSQLT1540-VFSC-VFB40S

VFSQLT1540-VFSC-VFB40S
VFSQLT1540-VFSC-VFB40S
4-6 Weeks
VFSQLT1540-VFSC-VFB40S
VFSQLT1540-VFSC-VFB40S
VFSQLT1540-VFSC-VFB40S

VACUFORCE SQUID® | MODULAR VACUUM EOAT

Vacuforce Squid® VFSQLT1540-VFSC-VFB40S — 6" × 15" Self-Closing Valve Vacuum Gripper with VFB40S Cups

The VFSQLT1540-VFSC-VFB40S is a 144 × 384mm (nominal 6" × 15") modular robotic vacuum end-of-arm tool with 24 published cup-mounting positions and a self-closing valve configuration and red silicone VFB40S 40mm bellows cups. It is designed for carton handling, palletizing, packaging lines and multi-point automated picking where the vacuum layout must match the product.

6" × 15"Nominal body footprint
144 × 384mmPublished dimensions
24Cup mounting positions
Self-closing valvesVacuum control

How this configuration works

Vacuforce VFSC3/8 self-closing valves isolate suction points that remain uncovered by the product, helping maintain vacuum at the cups that have sealed. The valve closing threshold can be adjusted for cup size and porous surfaces.

The VFB40S suffix identifies the 40mm single-bellows vacuum cup in red silicone. The matching cup fitting and valve arrangement must be coordinated with the actual pickup pattern. Standard Vacuforce red silicone is an FDA-compliant material; suitability for a particular product and cleaning process still requires application review.

Technical Specifications

SpecificationDetails
Vacuforce modelVFSQLT1540-VFSC-VFB40S
Product familyThe Squid® modular vacuum gripper / robotic EOAT
Nominal footprint6" × 15" (actual 144 × 384mm)
Published cup-mounting positions24
Vacuum-control configurationSelf-closing VFSC3/8 valves
Cup specificationVFB40S, red silicone single-bellows, nominal 40mm
Base-body vacuum port positionsThree potential G3/4 vacuum port positions
Vacuum sourceApplication-selected pump, regenerative blower or compressed-air Venturi generator
Manufacturer reference assembly weight3.8lb (1.7kg) (catalogue example; equipped weight varies)
Custom tooling optionsApplication-specific mounting, cup layout and vacuum zoning
Design informationVacuforce Squid® catalogue and engineering drawings

Why The Squid® Works for Mixed-Size Picks

A conventional fixed cup pattern can lose vacuum when a smaller carton covers only part of the tool. The Squid® platform can manage these open pickup points through restricted orifices or self-closing valves, depending on the expected leakage and vacuum source. Actual holding performance must be checked under the intended load, acceleration and surface conditions.

Choose the right air-leakage strategy

Open orifice (OR)

Controls leakage through uncovered cup ports; the vacuum source must handle that leakage.

Self-closing valves (VFSC)

Isolate open cup positions as airflow triggers the adjustable valves, preserving vacuum in sealed pickup zones.

Typical Applications

Robotic case picking and palletizing; end-of-line carton handling; corrugated packaging; slip sheets and panels; plastic-wrapped bales; multi-size pick-and-place; custom gantry or robot EOAT with distributed suction points.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the VFSQLT1540-VFSC-VFB40S gripper?
The gripper body is 144 × 384mm, nominally 6" × 15". The model identifies the body family; the suffix identifies its vacuum-control version.
Which suction cups are specified by VFSQLT1540-VFSC-VFB40S?
The -VFB40S suffix calls for nominal 40mm VFB single-bellows cups in red silicone. The 24 positions are the standard body pattern; confirm the supplied bill of materials for the particular assembly.
What is the difference between the OR and VFSC versions?
An OR version limits leakage at uncovered cups using restricted orifices. A VFSC version uses adjustable self-closing valves to isolate uncovered cups. The right choice depends on part coverage, porosity and available vacuum flow.
Can the same gripper pick cartons of different sizes?
Yes, with a properly selected restricted-orifice or self-closing-valve arrangement. The tool must maintain adequate vacuum when some pickup positions are uncovered, and each application should be tested.
Does this assembly include a vacuum generator?
Not by model designation. The Squid platform can be supplied from a vacuum pump, regenerative blower or air-driven Venturi generator. Size the source for cup leakage, response time and required vacuum.
Is the published cup count a rated lifting capacity?
No. Cup positions are connection locations, not a rated payload. Safe lifting depends on active sealed cups, working vacuum, surface porosity, gravity direction, acceleration, shear loads and the applied safety factor.
Can the robot mounting pattern and cup spacing be customized?
Vacuforce can engineer cup position, tool footprint, mounting pattern, vacuum port location and zoning around the product and robot. A custom build should be defined by application drawings.
Which details should I provide for selection?
Provide product dimensions, weight, surface material, orientation, cycle rate, robot model, vacuum source and the smallest and largest expected pick patterns.
Configure The Squid® Around Your Product

Need a different cup pattern or robot mounting interface? Share your product dimensions, surface, payload, vacuum source and robot details with Vacuforce.

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